Problems Faced by Charities and Those Working in Harsh Conditions

The title given for this paper initially presented a dilemma. Those at grass roots level in the working equine welfare sector think less about daily problems and harsh working conditions than those seeing it from outside; those working conditions are normal for a local vet treating working equids in developing countries. Where there are challenges there are also opportunities and this paper will concentrate on these opportunities and positive examples of change. Challenges may be veterinary based or wider and, whilst for this audience, the veterinary aspects are likely to be of greater interest, it is important not to ignore the context in which working equine welfare charities are working. […]